Key Sector Facts
The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones & Free Zones (OPAZ) oversees the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, Sohar Free Zone, Al Mazunah Free Zone, Salalah Free Zone, Madayn industrial estates as well as the technology park, Knowledge Oasis Muscat.
Madayn manages 11 world-class industrial estates
The value of foreign direct investment in Oman’s manufacturing sector reached US$4.4 billion in Q3 2022, a 13.5% increase on the same period in 2021.
The sector employs 206,000+ people contributing US$8.2 billion to Oman’s GDP in 2021.
Non-oil exports in 2022 reached US$19.1 billion, up 41% on 2021.
Our top 5 non-oil export markets in 2021 were the UAE, the US, Saudi Arabia, India and China.
We are home to world-leading companies including Vale, Oman Cables, OCTAL, Sohar Aluminum, ShriVallabh Pittie Group, Reem Batteries and Oman Pharmaceutical Products.
Omani companies export to 130+ countries.
Oman is looking to develop opportunities using our rich mix of natural resources, particularly in petrochemicals, construction, marble, gypsum, building products, minerals, as well as food and beverage.